Overview

The purpose of the Title II-A grant is to provide supplemental activities that strengthen the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals and other school leaders to:

• Increase student achievement consistent with state standards;
• Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals and other school leaders;
• Increase the number of teachers, principals and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and
• Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals and other school leaders.

Allowable Activities

LEAs may use Title II-A funds for a broad range of activities, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, and retaining effective teachers, implementing supports for principals and other school leaders, and providing high-quality, personalized, evidence-based professional development for teachers, instructional leadership teams, principals or other school leaders.